Severe Storm Preparedness / Response Information

From time to time, the Institute experiences severe storms. The following information is provided to assist VIMS personnel to prepare for storms and safeguard equipment, resources, and personnel.

Hurricane, Tropical Storm, Nor'easter

Investigators with experiments or equipment that cannot be shut down
(i.e.things that should be plugged into emergency generators) should contact
their Department Heads well before the storm. Do NOT call
Facilities Management directly. Department Heads will coordinate communicating
their department's needs to Facilities Management.

Everyone should look around and secure or move anything outside that is
at risk of blowing away or being flooded. Anything on the pier or
immediately along the waterfront is especially vulnerable. Again, it's easier to
do the outside work before the rain and wind start.

Prepare to protect computers and the like that are near windows.

Announcements, Information, Closings

For emergency announcements, information and closings, VIMS has available four sources for Institute personnel other than the normal radio and television media: